Virginia Tech at NC State

N.C. State lost its starting quarterback and the ACC preseason player of the year, Devin Leary, who is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle suffered in a 19-17 win over Florida State on Oct. 8. The Wolfpack then went out and lost 24-9 to Syracuse while managing only three field goals and backup Jack Chambers completed 18 of 30 for 160 yards and finished with a 78.2 QB rating. The Wolfpack were outgained 389-255 and Chambers led the team in rushing with 58 yards on 19 carries. Virginia Tech now has an opportunity to stop a four-game skid and it won the last meeting 45-24 in 2020. N.C. State also has injuries to key players such as tight end Trent Pennix, who was injured in the opener against East Carolina although he could be back this week and receiver Devin Carter, who is questionable. The Hokies have covered five of seven following a loss dating to last season and the Wolfpack are 0-4 ATS their past four games while scoring an average of just 16 points their past three games. N.C. State appears to be a demoralized team without their leader. Make it a Max Play on Virginia Tech ATS, and book them on the moneyline for a half-unit.